Where did the name WATCHBEAR come from?
The name "WATCHBEAR" was a character in the movie "THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JUDGE ROY BEAN". In the movie the Judge had bear as a companion, who he called the "Watchbear". They were best friends, they wrestled together, and when the judge drank beer in his saloon he always gave the bear some. The bear was so devoted to the Judge that he died saving the Judge from outlaws attempting to assasinate him. When the judge buried his bear he built a huge stone monument to his memory simply stating "Here lies the WATCHBEAR" Now this is all based on legend but it actually sounds more like what a Newfoundland would do, than a bear, maybe it actually was a newf, it wouldn't be the first time they were confused with bears!
Established in 1977
We have had Newfoundland dogs since 1977, breeding and showing them ourselves. We are members of the Newfoundland Club of America and in 1980 founded our regional Newfoundland club, with the goal of hosting a National Specialty here in Ohio. We hosted the National in 1990 and it was an experience we'll never forget. We are also members of the Newfoundland club of America breeders list. Our breeding program is aimed at producing the best looking, physically and emotionally healthy dogs we can. This requires taking many gentically transmitted traits into consideration for a well balanced mating that will produce a well balanced litter of puppies. All our puppies are sold with a TWO YEAR written replacement guarantee. They range in price from $1500 to $2000 usually, occasionally a pup will be more or less depending on the breeding. Each puppy is graded individually. Our puppies are sold on a first come first serve basis. The individual with the earliest date of deposit placed on a puppy, reserves for themselves the first place in line , so to speak, to select their puppy at eight weeks of age. All the puppies will at that time, have been examined by a veterinarian, had their hearts checked, received the Fort Dodge Puppy Shot and been wormed several times. We also microchip all our puppies as a means of positive identification, and to aid in their safe return home if they are ever lost.
WE TAKE BREEDING SERIOUSLY 
We love our Newfies! at one time, we briefly thought about adding another breed to our kennel, but we didn't for two reasons: 1.) We couldn't find another breed we could love so much that we would devote so much of our lives to, and 2.) We feel that we should devote all of our time to learning about and trying to improve one breed. Newfies are very special and they deserve all our attention. When all is said and done and we are long gone, all we want is for the name "WATCHBEAR" to be remembered for big, good looking, healthy dogs. To that end we have spent almost years learning the art of breeding and building a very special place for our Newfs. We have designed and built a state of the art facility for our dogs. A comfortable, safe and healthy environment. The building is steel (chew proof!) and very well insulated! It has radiant heat in the floor for winter and the front section has air conditioning for pregnant females and older dogs in the summer. There are ceiling fans over all the dogs pens. The walls are FRP board (used in restaurant kitchens, and hospitals) easily cleaned and sanitized. In the front half of the kennel we have 4 - 6'x6' whelping rooms with removable puppy rails and heat sensors in the floor to control the temperature for the newborns. This year we are adding a video monitoring system so that we can keep and eye on the moms and puppies even when we are in the house. Also in the front of the kennel is the grooming room, the Kitchen, where we prepare their food, and the reception room, where we wait while the moms are in labor (sometimes days!). We also have a Lab area where we perform progesterone tests, prepare slides, and evaluate semen. Outside the dogs have 40' long dog runs 15' of which are covered by a steel roof, as well as an additional 34 acres and a pond to play in. We breed our dogs natually as well as by artificial insemination, and are capable of collecting and shipping fresh chilled semen anywhere in the country at a moments notice. We are lucky to be located within 40 minutes of Animal Clinic Northview, an ICG semen bank and the home of Dr. Robert Hutchison, well know around the world for his sucess in the field of frozen semen insemination. We attend seminars to keep abreast of breeding technigues and new discoveries in the field of genetics. We take breeding seriously and because of this we are sucessful at getting our girls pregnant and lowering puppy mortality. Visitors are welcome to visit the kennel anytime we do not have newborns. Please call for an appointment.
WATCHBEAR'S SALES AGREEMENT 
A. Owner agrees to the following conditions upon purchase: 1. Newf shall receive proper amounts of food and water as necessary for the health and welfare of Newf. 2. Newf shall receive proper medical care by a qualified veterinarian as necessary for the health and welfare of Newf. 3. Newf shall be given necessary exercise; either in a fenced area or walked on a leash. Newf is never to be left tied up or chained outdoors or knowingly left to roam unattended. 4. Owner agrees to return Newf to Breeder if at any time Owner cannot keep the Newf. Owner agrees not to place the Newf in another home without written consent of the Breeder. Owner agrees to provide Newfs' AKC registration paper, signed over to Breeder when Newf is returned to the Breeder. 5. Owner agrees to allow Breeder or Breeder's representative to visit Newf if at any time it is suspected that Newf is being abused and will allow Breeder or Breeder's representative to take Newf for purposes of finding Newf a new home. 6. Owner agrees not to allow Newf, or any puppies resulting from a breeding of Newf to be raffled off, or sold or consigned to pet shops or animal wholesalers. 7. Owner agrees to send in the litter registration with the Breeder's prefix in the Newf's registered name to AKC to be transferred to the owners name. B. Breeder agrees to the following: 1. Breeder warrants that Owner is buying a purebred Newfoundland Dog and that they will furnish to the owner the Newf's AKC litter registration paper after final payment has been received or upon receipt of registration papers from AKC, whichever occurs later. 2. Breeder guarantees Newf has had proper care to date and is in good health as it leaves the breeder's possession. Owner is given five days from the date of this contract to have the Newf examined by the veterinarian of Owners choice to confirm this fact. If, at that time, the health of Newf is found to be contrary to the above statement, owner shall notify Breeder and provide a written statement from a licensed veterinarian describing Newfs condition and shall return the Newf to the Breeder within three days of the veterinarian examination. Breeder will either correct the health condition, or replace with another puppy of equal value provided the Newf is mentally and physically in the same condition as when purchased. Breeder is not responsible if Newf contracts a communicable disease after leaving breeders possesion. 3. Breeder guarantees the Newf against any physical congenital defect causing death or making necessary euthanasia of Newf until two years from the date of this contract. Upon receipt by Breeder of a letter from a reputable veterinarian stating Newf's condition and that In his opinion this condition is congenital, Newf will be replaced by a puppy of equal value at Breeders earliest convenience. To be covered by this condition the following must apply: a.) Newf must be owned by the original owner named in this agreement. b.) Newf must not have been used for breeding purposes. c.) In the case of sudden demise of Newf, Breeder must receive a written notice of Newf's death from owner's veterinarian along with necropsy report indicating cause of death. d.) All written reports from the veterinarian must identify the Newf by their AKC name and microchip number. e.) In the event os suspected severe hip dysplacia, the following procedure must be followed: 1.) Notify Breeder by phone or letter. 2.) Submit x-rays identifying Newf with microchip # to breeder or Breeder's Veterinarian. 3.) If Newf must be euthanized, a written notice from the Owner's veterinarian stating Newf's condition must be received by the Breeder prior to euthanasia. Euthanasia shall be performed at the owners expense. 4.) Breeder reserves the right to have the Newf examined by a veterinarian of the Breeders choice to determine to their satisfaction that euthanasia is unavoidable. If both Breeders veterinarian and Owner's veterinarian so agree, euthanasia shall be performed at owner's expense. 5.) The cost of x-rays and examination by Owners veterinarian shall be paid for by the Owner. The cost for x-rays and examination by the Breeders veterinarian shall be paid for by the Breeder. All transportation costs of the Newf for the examinations and x-rays provided for in this section and the above sections shall be paid by the Owner. 6.) Any replacement puppy concludes the guarantee arrangement on the original Newf. The replacement puppy does not carry a guarantee unless specified. 7.) Since it is impossible to predict the future development of a Newf puppy, there are no other warranties or guarantees either written or implied. Although the Breeder will grade the litter for future potential, such grading must be considered an educated guess at best, and the owner must understand that breeding quality or show quality are not guaranteed. The Breeder cannot guarantee any Newf under twenty fours months of age will OFA certify. In order for this agreement to be valid both parties must have a signed copy, NO PAPERS WILL BE SUPPLIED UNTIL THE BREEDER HAS A SALE AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE OWNER.
WATCHBEAR NEWFOUNDLANDS Reservations for 2008 
Make checks payable to Jeanne Fashempour. Received from:_________________________________________Date__________ $100 as a deposit on one AKC registered Newfoundland Dog. Check#__________ Cash______ Address:______________________________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________________State:_________________Zip:_________________ Phone:_________________________ Fax:______________________E-mail:__________________________ Preferred Sex:_______________Preferred color:____________ Intended use:____________________ PLEASE CHECK THE APROPRIATE ANSWER. Please call me whenever a puppy is available no matter what the color or sex_____ If no puppies are available from this current breeding season 2008 (Please check one): Please hold for next available litter_________ Please refund deposit_______ Buyer:_______________________________________________Date:_______________ Seller:______________________________________________Date:_______________ Please print this out and make a copy for your records. The date your deposit is received determines your order of pick. Please be aware we do not manufacture dogs, we are at the mercy of nature and therefore cannot guarantee delivery by any specific date. Jeanne & Terry Fashempour 1000 Ledge Road, Medina, OH 44256 330-239-2587 watchbearnewfoundlands@yahoo.com This deposit is only refundable if we cannot supply you with a puppy and if you check refund deposit. If you elect to pass on a litter that is available to you, your deposit becomes non-refundable but you may remain in line for a puppy at any time in the future that may be more suitable or convenient for you.
Some Great Places To Visit
Web site of the Newfoundland Dog Club of America Web site of the Orthopedic Foundation For Animals American Kennel Club Purina Dog Food Web Site Newfoundland Lovers Webring AnimalsNet - Dogs, Cats, Horses, Breeders, Pets & More
watchbearnewfoundlands@yahoo.com
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